POTTERY ROAD, B68 9HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B68 9HD

POTTERY ROAD, B68 9HD, Sandwell has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.07 per 1,000 population. This B68 9HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B68 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B68 9HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B68 9HD, encompassing approximately 2280 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B68 9HD area, explore the B68 9HD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B68 9HD area, visit the B68 9HD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B68 9HD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pheasant Road with total crimes: 1
  • Telford Close with total crimes: 1

POTTERY ROAD, B68 9HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-50.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Robbery21.32100.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6550.00%
Burglary33.950.00%
Other theft21.32-33.33%
Public order20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.53233.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.70-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-62.50%
Other theft31.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.3960.00%
Other theft53.510.00%
Burglary12.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.19-20.00%
Burglary21.75-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.63400.00%
Burglary42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4612.50%
Burglary43.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-80.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.890.00%
Vehicle crime53.510.00%
Burglary22.190.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B68 9HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Telford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Abbey Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wheatley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1